Prime Video Quality & Formats (SD, HD, UHD, HDR)

Learn about the video quality and formats available with Prime Video.

When you start watching a video, we'll automatically adjust the picture and audio quality to reduce buffering and provide the best quality for your available internet bandwidth. Notifications typically display onscreen to indicate the quality you're receiving.

Note: You can also see which formats are available for a particular title by opening the video details. The format you select, your playback device, and your Internet connection all affect picture and audio quality.

Quality and Formats

Quality

Supported Devices

Internet Speed and System Requirements

Title Availability

Standard Definition (SD)

Features the same picture resolution as DVDs, and uses MPEG digital stereo sound similar to CD quality.

Provides a high quality picture, with display resolutions up to 1080p. This is similar to what you would see with a Blu-ray disc. HD video also features an enhanced sound experience and 5.1 multi-channel audio (for available titles, and with compatible sound equipment).

- Certain HDR titles feature Dolby Vision, which is the Dolby Labs HDR standard. For these titles, a "Dolby Vision" icon shows in the video details instead of an "HDR" label.

HDR10+

- Select UHD Samsung TVs (2017 and later models) can stream Amazon Video content In the HDR10+ format. If your television is compatible, and the Amazon Video title supports it, an "HDR10+" label appears instead of the normal "HDR" label in the video details.

Note: Prime Video supports Dolby Vision on selected 2016 LG TV models. However, titles offered in Dolby Vision are also available to watch in standard HDR format on other HDR-compatible devices.

We’re continuing to expand our selection of HDR movies and TV shows, but not all Prime Video titles are currently available with these playback options.

To learn more about the video formats supported on your devices, go to